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Profile
Elin joined the department in 2003 and is a Senior Lecturer. Her research and teaching are associated with the areas of: Territorial Politics and Post-devolution UK politics; Sub-state diplomacy and Nation-building; Sub-state climate change & sustainable development policy; Civil society; Language planning and policy.
She is currently the Department's Director of Welsh-Medium Studies and a Member of Executive Committee and Theme Leader for ‘Language, Culture and Identities’ at the University's Centre for Welsh Politics and Society.
Research interests
Main areas of research: Territorial Politics and post-devolution UK politics; Sub-state diplomacy and nation-building; Sub-state climate change & sustainable development policy; Civil Society; Language planning and policy.
She is currently involved in the following research grants:
WP C3.1 - Shifting forms of governance and the grassroots politics of separatism, part of theme 3 Contentious Politics and Civic Gain of the ESRC funded WISERD Civil Society - Civic Satisfaction and Civil Repair project
.Her thesis that won the Political Studies Association's Walter Bagehot Prize for the best thesis in government and public administration in 2004-05 and between 2005 and 2014 she was co-editor of the Contemporary Wales journal.
Teaching
PhD Supervision
Territorial politics and sub-state governance
Welsh Politics and society
Language policy and planning
Expertise related to UN Sustainable Development Goals
In 2015, UN member states agreed to 17 global Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) to end poverty, protect the planet and ensure prosperity for all. This person’s work contributes towards the following SDG(s):
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Civil Society, Equalities and Inclusion
Royles, E. & Chaney, P., 2022, The Impact of Devolution in Wales: Social Democracy with a Welsh Stripe?. Williams, J. & Eirug, A. (eds.). Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru | University of Wales PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Exploring the political origins of language policies
Lewis, H. & Royles, E., 2022, Language, Politics and Territory. McLeod, W., Dunbar, R., Jones, K. & Walsh, J. (eds.). Palgrave Macmillan, p. 19-37Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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The contemporary threat to minority languages and cultures: Civil society young people and celtic language use in scotland and wales
Jones, R., Royles, E., O'Hanlon, F. & Paterson, L., 18 Oct 2022, Civil Society in an Age of Uncertainty: Institutions, Governance and Existential Challenges. Chaney, P. & Jones, I. R. (eds.). Bristol University Press, p. 87-110 24 p. (Civil Society and Social Change).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Towards a Million Welsh Speakers? Welsh Language Policy Post-devolution
Lewis, H. & Royles, E., 2022, The Impact of Devolution in Wales: Social Democracy with a Welsh Stripe?. Williams, J. & Aled, E. (eds.).Research output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Towards a million speakers? Language policy post-devolution
Lewis, H. & Royles, E., Mar 2021, (Accepted/In press) The Impact of Welsh Devolution . Eurig, A. & Williams, J. (eds.). Gwasg Prifysgol Cymru | University of Wales PressResearch output: Chapter in Book/Report/Conference proceeding › Chapter
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Reclaiming Authenticity: The Spaces and Scales of National Sincerity
Jones, R. & Royles, E., 01 Sept 2020, In: Environment and Planning C: Politics and Space. 38, 6, p. 1091-1107 17 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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The state, civil society and the shadow state: Analysing three vectors of relationality
Jones, R. & Royles, E., 01 Aug 2020, In: Geoforum. 114, p. 40-48 9 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Language policy in multi-level systems: A historical institutionalist analysis
Royles, E. & Lewis, H., 01 Nov 2019, In: British Journal of Politics and International Relations. 21, 4, p. 709-727 19 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
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Revitalise Project - Workshop Briefing Report 3: Language revitalisation and economic transformation
Royles, E., Feb 2019, 14 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Revitalise Project - Workshop Briefing Report 4: Language revitalisation, mobility and the transformation of family life
Lewis, H., Royles, E. & McLeod, W., Apr 2019, 15 p.Research output: Book/Report › Other report
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Language revitalisation and social transformation: Evaluating the language policy frameworks of sub-state governments in Wales and Scotland
Lewis, D. & Royles, E., 01 Jul 2018, In: Policy and Politics. 46, 3, p. 503-529 27 p.Research output: Contribution to journal › Article › peer-review
Open AccessFile8 Citations (SciVal)358 Downloads (Pure)
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WISERD Civil Society: Changing perspectives on Civic Stratification and Civil Repair - interpol
Economic and Social Research Council
01 Oct 2019 → 30 Sept 2024
Project: Externally funded research
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WISERD Civil Society: Interpol (led by project 11438)
Jones, I. R., Murphy, P. D., O'Hanlon, F., Royles, E., Anderson, J., Blackaby, D., Bryson, A., Chaney, P., Cole, A. M., Davies, R., Davis, H., Drinkwater, S., Feilzer, M., Green, A., Heley, J., Higgs, G., Hyde, M., Johns, N., Jones, R., Jones, R. D., Jones, M., Jones, M., Langford, M., Mann, R., McVie, S., Milbourne, P., Moles, K., Orford, S., Paterson, L., Power, S. A., Ress, G., Roberts, G., Robinson, C., Taylor, C. M., Thompson, A., Wincott, D., Woods, M., Jones, L., Stafford , I. & Staneva, A.
Economic and Social Research Council
01 Oct 2014 → 30 Sept 2019
Project: Externally funded research
Impacts
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Expert seminar cited in the Shooter Report, An Independent Review of the Role and Functions of the Children's Commissioner for Wales
Ann Sherlock (Participant) & Elin Royles (Participant)
Impact: Policy and legislation
Press/Media
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World’s First Photography Study of Independence in Aberystwyth
13 Apr 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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'World first' independence photography exhibit to be displayed in Wales
13 Apr 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Experts hail 'fundamental shift in independence studies' ahead of exhibit launch
12 Apr 2023
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Aberystwyth University’s 150th anniversary celebrations begin at the Eisteddfod
Anwen Elias, Anwen Jones, Elin Royles, Eurig Salisbury & Cathryn Charnell-White
25 Jul 2022
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Young Voters, the Future of Journalism, Improving Representation and Equality: Schedule of Senedd sessions announced for the first ever virtual Eisteddfod
29 Jul 2020
1 item of Media coverage
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National Library of Wales Appoints Three New Trustees
16 Jan 2020
1 item of Media coverage
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National Library appoints Llanerfyl trustee
10 Jan 2020
1 item of Media coverage
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Three New Trustees Appointed to The National Library of Wales’ Board
07 Jan 2020
1 item of Media coverage
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What Could Shape the Future of Wales in the World Post- Brexit?
27 Mar 2019
1 item of Media coverage
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Recognising the contribution of women during the First World War in National Assembly Remembrance lecture
07 Nov 2018
1 item of Media coverage
Press/Media: Media coverage
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Revitalise Project - Concluding Conference
Huw Lewis (Organiser) & Elin Royles (Participant)
10 Apr 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Conference
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Revitalise Project - Workshop 4
Huw Lewis (Organiser) & Elin Royles (Organiser)
14 Feb 2019 → 15 Feb 2019Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Revitalise Project - Workshop 3
Huw Lewis (Organiser) & Elin Royles (Organiser)
05 Oct 2018Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Revitalise Project - Workshop 2
Huw Lewis (Organiser), Elin Royles (Organiser) & Wilson McLeod (Organiser)
08 Sept 2017 → 09 Sept 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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154eg Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru / 154th National Eisteddfod of Wales
Huw Lewis (Participant) & Elin Royles (Participant)
Aug 2017Activity: Participating in or organising an event › Workshop, Seminar, or Course
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Contemporary Wales (Journal)
Elin Royles (Editor)
01 Sept 2005 → 25 Apr 2013Activity: Publication peer-review and editorial work › Editorial activity
Prizes
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Aberystwyth University Award for Exceptional Research Impact
Royles, Elin (Recipient), Lewis, Huw (Recipient) & Edwards, Catrin Wyn (Recipient), 20 Jul 2018
Prize: Prize (including medals and awards)